Among rebusques, changas and oficios. Ways to make a living of poor urban young people participating in labor inclusion policies in Rosario, Argentina

Authors

  • Sofía Vitali CONICET; Instituto de Investigaciones Socio-históricas Regionales

Abstract

This article analyzes the ways to make a living of young people participating in state labor inclusion programs in contexts of urban poverty in Rosario, Argentina. The focus on the universe of possibilities, relationships, and expectations that shape the reproduction of the lives of male and female young people allows understanding tensions, resignifications, and adaptations of the daily management of these policies. Particularly, it is highlighted how local practices and dynamics are incorporated into daily interactions between state workers and youth.

Keywords:

ways to make a living, labor inclusion policies for young people, urban poverty

Author Biography

Sofía Vitali, CONICET; Instituto de Investigaciones Socio-históricas Regionales

Doctora en Humanidades y Artes (mención Antropología) y licenciada en Antropología por la Facultad de Humanidades y Artes de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR). Becaria posdoctoral del Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) en el Instituto de Investigaciones Socio-históricas Regionales (ISHIR). Correo electrónico: sofiamvitali@gmail.com